While the photovoltaic effect was discovered in the early 1800s, the technology’s integration into buildings, known as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPVs), took place in the late 1990s. The current use of BIPVs shows a staggering 56% dedicated to first-generation cells for their higher efficiency and stability. While the main advantage of BIPVs is their visual appeal, this has a drawback on their efficiency. BIPVs cover 13% of the photovoltaic market, making it a niche subset; however, it is projected to grow through further advancements in third-generation cells and digital integrations for interdisciplinary collaboration. These further advancements are proven to be slow, as researchers state that the lack of governmental funds and incentives poses challenges towards development and public acceptance. Despite this information, a strong case can be made for BIPV's role in humanity’s energy future, considering its alignment with eight Sustainable Development Goals and the Carbon Mitigation Initiative.